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Rh Princess Nouronnihar a very considerable province, with its capital, for their establishment. Afterwards he sent an officer to Houssain to acquaint him with the change, and made him an offer of any province he might choose; but that prince thought himself so happy in his solitude, that he desired the officer to return his brother thanks for the kindness he designed him, asuringassuring [sic] him of his submission; but that the only favor he desired was, to be indulged with leave to live retired in the place he had chosen for his retreat.